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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,270.08, 29,352.78 and 11,710.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,270.08, 29,352.78 and 11,710.16 is: 16,160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,270.08 : 29,352.78 = 11,710.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,270.08/29,352.78 = 11,710.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,270.08x = 29,352.78 × 11,710.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,270.08x = 343,725,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,725,750.24/21,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,160.06

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